Gorilla Trekking In Rwanda

Gorilla Trekking is definitely the best wild experience one can ever get while in Africa and this can be best done in Rwanda in Volcanoes National Park which hosts a few remaining mountain gorillas in the world.

This activity takes from two to even nine hours, this depends on how far the gorilla families move compelled by the food supply. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda entails going through the thick and misty forest in the mountains where the gorillas make camp, and while before them, visitors are allowed for an hour to spend time with these endangered species to see how they eat, behave, and relate to each other though keeping a recommended distance.

Rwanda Gorilla Tracking is restricted to only eight visitors per day for every family and the park has about ten habituated families open for visitors. This means that gorilla permits are highly competitive especially during the peak seasons, thus visitors are advised to book 6 months prior to their tracking date to be sure and get the desired tracking date.

This park is situated in the North west of Rwanda and its approximately 2hrs- 2.5hrs away from Kigali depending on the traffic flow which minimizes the hours spent in the vehicle as compared to other Gorilla tracking destinations thus making Rwanda the best Gorilla Safari destination in the world.

Our Rwanda self drive safaris tour are designed to ensure that visitors get the best memorable experience and not just what we think is good but also take into consideration even the smallest interests of our clients.

We organize gorilla trekking safaris tours both in Rwanda and Uganda being that both tracking destinations are close.

Cost of a gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda

To go gorilla trekking in Rwanda, you must have purchased gorilla permit which is issued by the Rwanda Development Board through a tour operator like Your Drive Rwanda. Each gorilla trekking permit does cost $1,500 per person and this does allow you to a have at least 1hr close to these playful creatures.

Like mentioned earlier, there 8 gorilla permits that issued per day for each gorilla group. There over 12 gorilla families found within Volcanoes National Park and on you will be assigned a gorilla group depending on your level of fitness.

Best time to go for gorilla trekking in Rwanda

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda can be done throughout the year but to have the best memorable experience while in the dense rainforests with the giant creatures, you will need to visit during the dry season of the year. Rwanda is situated just two degrees from the equator thus also experiencing the same climatic conditions like countries situated along the equator line like Uganda, Kenya, DRC among others.

During the dry season, Volcanoes National Park receives little or no rainfall at all which does make trails within the park dry and less slippery easing movement. You will as well carry out all your activities without worry of rainfall disrupting your itinerary.

Is it better to see gorillas in Rwanda or Uganda?

The question of where to go for your gorilla tracking safari depends on one’s priorities and what they would like to see on their safari. If you are interested in a complete primate tracking, wildlife viewing, rich cultural encounters, Uganda is the best destination with a lot you can do. Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda are cheaper compared to Rwanda and these can be got at $700 per person. Whereas permits in Rwanda cost only $1,500 per person.

If you are considering the easiest and more accessible gorilla tracking national park, then Rwanda is the favorite. Overall, the two countries offer a unique gorilla trekking experience.

How difficult is gorilla trekking in Rwanda?

To go gorilla trekking in Rwanda you ought to be physically fit and have prepared to hike through steep slopes. Being physically enables you to hike the steep slopes with ease. The whole experience might be tenous but the reward – seeing man’s closest relative as they roam freely in their natural habitat.

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